Joiner's free throws lift CSU Bakersfield over UMKC

STATS AP

Jan 18, 2019

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) Jarkel Joiner made three free throws with 0.2 seconds on the clock and CSU Bakersfield defeated UMKC 74-73 in a wild finish on Thursday night.

UMKC's Brandon McKissic drained a 3-pointer for a 73-71 lead with 41 seconds remaining. After CSUB missed a 3-pointer, McKissic got the rebound with 23 seconds to go. At 10 seconds, UMKC's Xavier Bishop was fouled and missed both free throws. At the other end, McKissic blocked Joiner's attempt at a winning 3-pointer but was whistled for a shooting foul. Joiner made all three from the line to cap a 16-point game.

Justin Edler-Davis also scored 16 points and he grabbed eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (12-6, 4-1 Western Athletic Conference), who are undefeated at home through seven games. CSUB has won 9 of its last 11 overall.